Summary
Andrew Bailey, Missouri's attorney general, has been appointed as a co-deputy director at the FBI. He is known for his opposition to abortion and support for former President Donald Trump. Bailey will start his new role at the FBI amid significant changes within the agency.
Key Facts
- Andrew Bailey served as Missouri's attorney general since January 2023.
- Bailey actively opposed abortion, despite Missouri voters supporting its legalization.
- He filed lawsuits on issues related to culture wars and supported Donald Trump.
- Recently, Bailey was appointed to a leadership role at the FBI.
- Bailey's previous roles included serving as a prosecutor and working with a Republican governor.
- The FBI is undergoing high turnover and scrutiny under President Trump and Attorney General Pam Bondi.
- Bailey gained attention for legal actions against Starbucks, IBM, and the state of New York.
- He attempted to enforce restrictive abortion laws even after voters had legalized it in Missouri.
